DSUSB-IR1- Does it work?

[jbslus2]

Hi everyone,

 

I'm very new to BYN... so new in fact that I haven't actually downloaded the program yet.  I wanted to gather everything I would need before jumping in.  I have a D5100.  I've been offered a Shoestring Astronomy DSUSB-IR1 cable but I've not been able to find confirmation that it would work.  I know the wired DSUSB connection is preferred, but I could acquire the DSUSB-IR1 at a discount.  Will it work in BYN?

 

Thanks so much for your help.

 

Joe

[jbslus2]

So it turns out I told a little lie in my last post... the deal on the DSUSB-IR1 was too good to pass up and I just had to give it a try.  I wanted to pass along what I learned.   When choosing "DSUSB" in the cable support drop down menu, it would work okay for 1 exposure but would give me the "Unable to open shutter" message when attempting multiple exposures.  However, when I choose the "DSUSB-D40" option it seems to be working flawlessly.  

 

I'm on Windows 10 and am running BYN 1.0.4.  The camera is a D5100.  

As for how the IR setup works in the field and not in my living room, that's for another day.  Just wanted to pass this along in case anyone else is trying the DSUSB-IR1.

[admin]

Yes, this is correct.  The D40 does not have an intervalometer port but it does have an IR receiver.

 

I should probably rename the DSUSB-D40 to DSUSB-IR because that is what it really is.  

 

Thanks for coming back to report your findings. 

[admin]

It should/could work but my advice would be to steer away from an IR cable and buy a wired cable instead.  You will constantly fight the IR beam to make sure it is aligned with the camera.  

 

Just my 2 cents.

[jbslus2]

Many thanks... I will take your advice!